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“I Have Three Good Forwards and Don’t Need Another One” – Mourinho Stops Ronaldo Move
Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has firmly rejected rumors linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a move to the Turkish club, stating that he has no intention of bringing the Portuguese star to Istanbul.
The speculation came after reports from Turkish media suggested that Ronaldo could leave his current club, Al Nassr, for a switch to Fenerbahce.
However, Mourinho, known for his straightforward approach, dismissed the claims, explaining that he is satisfied with the strikers currently in his squad.
Speaking to O Jogo, Mourinho made it clear: “Cristiano Ronaldo will not be joining Fenerbahce.
The first reason is that I already have three very good forwards, and I don’t need another one.”
The veteran manager emphasized that he values the attacking options available to him and is not looking to strengthen that area of his team.
While acknowledging Ronaldo’s legendary status in football, Mourinho pointed out that the 39-year-old forward is well-set financially, having earned substantial wages in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr.
He also mentioned that Ronaldo’s impressive career, which includes scoring over 1,000 goals, means that the player has achieved most of the individual accolades one could aspire to in football.
“What would motivate him to come to Turkey, other than the beauty of Istanbul?” Mourinho asked, indicating that it would take more than just a picturesque city to lure Ronaldo to Fenerbahce.
Mourinho also shared his thoughts on the January transfer window, which is often seen as a challenging time to make significant signings.
“I don’t really like the January transfer window because a new player needs time to adapt,” he said.
“I never say never to a transfer, but I don’t go knocking on the door of Ali Bey or Acun Bey to ask for one.”
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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